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Manchester Backyard Ultra

Name: Manchester Backyard Ultra
Start: 2025-10-04
End: 2025-10-04
Location: Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom • 4 Oct 2025

The Manchester Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at Giants Seat Scout Camp in Manchester, UK. Participants run a four-mile loop every hour on the hour, testing their limits in a challenging and supportive atmosphere. The event emphasizes community and personal endurance, inviting runners to discover their true potential.

The course is set in a scenic scout camp location, providing a distinctive backdrop for this ultra-distance challenge. Tickets are available exclusively through the official website, highlighting its status as Manchester's premier running event. The format encourages both competition and camaraderie among ultra runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Manchester

Race information

Website

4 mi

Backyard Ultra - 4 Miles Every Hour

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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